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A type of love that occurs when the relationship involves passion and intimacy, but no commitment.

Romantic Love in the Triangular Theory of Love

Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

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Andrew and Lisa have been dating for a few weeks. They are not sure if they want a more committed relationship, but they do enjoy spending time together and are physically attracted to one another. What type of love do they share as per Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love?

The act of two individuals affectionately touching their foreheads and noses serves as a visual illustration of romantic love. This gesture represents both intimacy, through the closeness and emotional connection, and passion, through the physical attraction and romantic context, which are the defining components of this type of love according to Sternberg's theory.

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